When the System Starts Thinking for You
The hotel’s revenue manager arrives at 8:47 on a Tuesday morning, her screen is already populated with recommendations, pickup has been analyzed and competitor rates have been scanned.
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Dubai hotels urged to hold rates after Iran war occupancy drop
Dubai hotels are being urged to hold the line on pricing as the Iran war disrupts travel. Industry experts are warning that sharp discounts or sudden price hikes could damage the emirate’s carefully cultivated image as a premium global destination…
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Amsterdam Court Backs Key Booking.com Arguments in German Hotel Price Parity Case
An Amsterdam court has upheld key elements of Booking.com’s position in a long-running dispute over hotel price parity rules in Germany, a decision that could have significant implications for online travel agency relationships and hotel…
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Thai Hospitality Giants Bet on 2026 Expansion Despite Middle East Volatility
Major hotel operators AWC, Centara, Erawan, and SHR pivot to luxury and lifestyle segments as geopolitical tensions threaten long-haul travel recovery.
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The Weighted Hotel Minibar Is Wildly Outdated
The minibar is supposed to encourage spontaneous indulgence. Sensors totally kill the mood.
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The Rumors About the End of Google Search Are Highly Exaggerated
Google’s financial results for 2025 are out and they paint a very interesting picture of the state of traditional search engines vs AI search.
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Africa’s hotel development pipeline reaches record high as East Africa leads construction activity
Africa’s hotel pipeline has reached 123,846 rooms across 675 projects, according to W Hospitality Group. While North Africa dominates volume, East Africa shows the highest proportion of projects currently under construction…
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2026 Travel Reset: Gen Z Maps The Future of Travel, Hotel, Airlines & Rideshare
From how they discover & book to why they love Uber, Delta and JetBlue, here's what Gen Next says about travel in 2026.
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OpenAI's 'stunning admission': Maybe people don't want to book stuff inside ChatGPT
Not so long ago, OpenAI would announce a grand expansion, and stocks in the relevant sector would swoon. Now, the opposite is happening.
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Las Vegas tries a new plan to combat slumping tourism
A collection of Las Vegas sites, ranging from hotels and bars to gaming floors, has recently undertaken a bold new strategy for luring back international tourists…
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As live events boom, India's hotels ride the experience economy
International music concerts and marquee sporting events are fast becoming a key growth driver for India's hotel industry, as younger consumers increasingly prioritise live experiences over big-ticket shopping, hotel executives said…
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Hilton, Hyatt … why are we letting hotel owners act with impunity?
When the same ownership group repeatedly parts ways with major international operators, it starts looking like a pattern.
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If You’re Selling to Hotels, You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
Industry expert explains why vendors fail at hotel sales: they pitch to people without authority, lead with features over business problems, and ignore hospitality's complex decision hierarchy.
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Asset-light only works if someone else owns the asset. And that’s the concern.
Sometimes, it’s the most obvious thing that is overlooked. For all the talk in the hotel industry around asset-light this and asset-light that, there is the other side: somebody has to hold the asset to make it all work. And it took an asset-light…
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Geopolitical tensions disrupt Middle East hotel market
The Middle East hotel market is facing immediate pressure after military strikes on 28 February 2026 triggered widespread travel disruption across the Gulf.
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New EU standards aim to curb fake hotel reviews
The European Commission has launched a new Code of Conduct on online hotel reviews to address fake and misleading feedback.
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From hotels to homes: How Airbnb is reshaping the sports events hospitality model
Airbnb’s partnerships with FIFA and the IOC are accelerating a shift from traditional hotel-centric stays to flexible, community-based hosting.
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JLL's global real estate - Hotel perspective, February 2026
JLL's regular view on global real estate dynamics, covering: investment, hotels, office, logistics, retail and living, as well as CRE market trends.
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